The issue of “green building” is complex, often confusing and a fairly new concept for builders. Only in the last few years have most of us heard this phrase and all ready it has become a major interest in the minds of those who are in construction. Tindall Drywall & Metal Framing is taking a serious look at how we can help builders succeed in their green building efforts. We have established a committee to identify products that are environmentally friendly and how we can make changes in our business to become better stewards of the earth. 

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in 2007 government leaders united in their resolve to fight climate changes. It was determined that residential and commercial buildings are the biggest single contributor to producing carbon dioxide emissions. Although it seems a complicated subject, it isn’t so complex to understand the impact of ignoring the fact that buildings account for more than 40% of all global carbon dioxide emissions, which is one of the main culprits in the phenomenon of global warming. What seems a daunting task is better understood when we realize that taking firm actions to reduce the environmental impact of buildings can have a number of beneficial effects: 

-  Reduce ocean and river pollution from stormwater runoff.
-  Extend the life of municipal infrastructure by using less water and contributing less 
   stormwater, thereby allowing growth without infrastruction expansion,and
-  Extend the life of landfills by reducing disposal of construction debris and building materials. 

Simply by reducing the disposal of debris, and manufacturing more with recycled materials, we can make a huge impact. The two major suppliers of drywall and drywall products to Tindall Drywall  have made important commitments to support green building initiatives. 

USG is a founding member of the US Green Building Council and the Responsible Solutions to Mold Coalition.  Long before environmental responsibility became a mainstream issue, USG found innovative ways to reduce and reuse waste; use water, energy and other resources more efficiently; and transform manufacturing byproducts into valuable new resources. Click here to learn more of USG’s efforts. 

Georgia-Pacific has a long history of environmental responsibility. They have tracked their environmental progress and reported these results publicly for more than 10 years. Many Georgia-Pacific products can help a builder earn points toward *LEED® Certification. Click here to learn more of GP’s efforts.